JoAnn Blanchette, 77, of Londonderry, NH died Thursday, February 9, 2012 in the Aurora Senior Living of Derry. She was born on February 10, 1934 in Gorham, ME, a daughter of the late Ernest and Christine (Cooper) Lowell. JoAnn loved to be part of the Delta Airlines Pioneer Club.
A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ralph Blanchette of Londonderry, three sons, Stephen Blanchette, married to Lynne (LeBoeuf) Blanchette, of Sandown, William Blanchette of Erie, CO, and Guy Blanchette, married to Joanne (Cote) Blanchette, of Naples, FL, eight grandchildren - Sinéad, Ciara, Maeve, and Gráinne of Erie, CO; Colby, Bailey, Ainsley, and Mason Blanchette of Naples, FL - one sister Virginia Gould of Wisconsin, as well as many nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. Private memorial services will be held by the family at a later date. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry are assisting the family with arrangements.